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The identity of sustainable entrepreneurs progresses and is primed by certain identity dimensions, including society, community, or competition as their frames of references, their social motivation, and their self-evaluation. Because sustainable entrepreneurs aim to achieve the goals of generating profit and create social and/or ecological value at the same time, they experience two types of tensions: one that concerns social and ecological and the other with an extension of economic aspects. To leverage these, we find identity shifts dependent on the tension sustainable entrepreneurs’ experience, activating a certain combination of identity dimension. Building on 29 case studies with European sustainable entrepreneurs, the study investigates the dynamic role of entrepreneurial identity, thereby informing about fluid hybrid identity conflict management strategies. This adds to theory on entrepreneurial identity that has widely found multiple, yet coherent entrepreneurial identities and conflict management strategies.
Beate Cesinger; Christine Vallaster; Julian M. Müller. The ebb and flow of identity: How sustainable entrepreneurs deal with their hybridity. European Management Journal 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleBeate Cesinger, Christine Vallaster, Julian M. Müller. The ebb and flow of identity: How sustainable entrepreneurs deal with their hybridity. European Management Journal. 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBeate Cesinger; Christine Vallaster; Julian M. Müller. 2021. "The ebb and flow of identity: How sustainable entrepreneurs deal with their hybridity." European Management Journal , no. : 1.
Industry 4.0 and sustainability are trending topics in the industry and scientific research. However, there is currently no comparable study, which summarizes the impacts of Industry 4.0 on all three dimensions of the Triple Bottom Line at the same time. This chapter aims to present a comprehensive overview of Industry 4.0 in the context of the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability. For this reason, a systematic literature review is conducted to find out the current state of literature about this topic. The chapter presents a systematic literature review on 64 peer-reviewed journal articles, which have been published between 2014 and 2019. An in-depth analysis of the content as well as an analysis of the empirical methodologies are conducted. To structure the existing knowledge, a framework is developed, and the findings are categorized into ecological and social aspects. On this basis the content is evaluated to discuss key findings and relating interdependencies.
Julian M. Müller. Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability. Research Anthology on Cross-Industry Challenges of Industry 4.0 2021, 131 -151.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller. Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability. Research Anthology on Cross-Industry Challenges of Industry 4.0. 2021; ():131-151.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller. 2021. "Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability." Research Anthology on Cross-Industry Challenges of Industry 4.0 , no. : 131-151.
Digital information sharing within supply chains is seen as a central prerequisite to implement Industry 4.0, relating to one of its core characteristics, horizontal and vertical interconnection. Besides the technical implementation, aspects such as lacking trust, unclear benefits for suppliers and different perceptions of Industry 4.0 hamper digital information sharing, especially by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In response, this paper investigates social capital and further influential factors as prerequisites for information sharing between buyers and suppliers in the context of Industry 4.0. Further, the paper aims to find the targets that suppliers pursue in digital information sharing, presenting possible incentives that could be provided by their customers. Regional and data-specific differences shall further be uncovered. The research model developed is based on established constructs and was further refined by integrating the expert knowledge of an industrial enterprise regarded. A structural equation model is tested with empirical data, collected from a final sample of 957 of its suppliers worldwide. Among others, the paper uncovers that digital information sharing for German suppliers shows high correlations with social interaction, trust, and benefit sharing. Further, several targets are identified that suppliers pursue by digital information sharing, for instance showing particularly high correlations for suppliers from China and Southern Europe. Among different data types, trust is especially important for sharing production and process data. The findings are then discussed from a theoretical and managerial perspective, highlighting avenues for future research.
Julian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile; Kai-Ingo Voigt. Prerequisites and incentives for digital information sharing in Industry 4.0 – An international comparison across data types. Computers & Industrial Engineering 2020, 148, 106733 .
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller, Johannes W. Veile, Kai-Ingo Voigt. Prerequisites and incentives for digital information sharing in Industry 4.0 – An international comparison across data types. Computers & Industrial Engineering. 2020; 148 ():106733.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2020. "Prerequisites and incentives for digital information sharing in Industry 4.0 – An international comparison across data types." Computers & Industrial Engineering 148, no. : 106733.
Technological innovations often lead to redesigns in the business models of established companies, requiring them to incorporate new external knowledge into internal activities. Against this background, this study integrates the concepts of business model design, absorptive capacity, and innovation strategy into a novel research model, which analyzes the redesign of established business models in response to the emergence of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0, also known as the Industrial Internet of Things, constitutes a contemporary research context that is highly relevant for corporate practice but scarcely regarded in management literature until now. The article contains an analysis of data from 221 German industrial enterprises, conducted through structural equation modeling, with separate data for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. First, the results indicate that the acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation of knowledge from the environment enable companies to engage in both exploratory and exploitative innovation strategies. Furthermore, the paper includes an evaluation of the role of exploratory and exploitative innovation strategies that reflects in efficiency-centered and novelty-centered business model designs. The distinct characteristics differentiating SMEs from large enterprises are also explained. The implications of absorptive capacity on innovation strategies, which influence the redesign of extant business models, are discussed from a research and managerial perspective.
Julian M. Müller; Oana Buliga; Kai-Ingo Voigt. The role of absorptive capacity and innovation strategy in the design of industry 4.0 business Models - A comparison between SMEs and large enterprises. European Management Journal 2020, 39, 333 -343.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller, Oana Buliga, Kai-Ingo Voigt. The role of absorptive capacity and innovation strategy in the design of industry 4.0 business Models - A comparison between SMEs and large enterprises. European Management Journal. 2020; 39 (3):333-343.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller; Oana Buliga; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2020. "The role of absorptive capacity and innovation strategy in the design of industry 4.0 business Models - A comparison between SMEs and large enterprises." European Management Journal 39, no. 3: 333-343.
Industry 4.0 describes a concept for horizontal and vertical interconnection on the basis of cyber-physical systems and the internet of things. The implementation within single factories has been given predominant consideration so far, but the implications across entire supply chains are less understood. Likewise, lean management principles have been partially described as a prerequisite for Industry 4.0, but also as being in conflict with the aims of Industry 4.0. In response, this paper presents the results of a systematic literature review, highlighting the potentials of Industry 4.0 for lean management within the six dimensions of the supply chain operations reference (SCOR) model. Further, potentially contradictory aspects of Industry 4.0 and lean management are presented, in particular regarding the implementation of Industry 4.0 across the supply chain, and ecological and social aspects that are in conflict with economic targets of lean management. Thereupon, the paper presents avenues for future research and managerial practice.
Julian Müller; Hendrik S. Birkel. Contributions of Industry 4.0 to lean management within the supply chain operations reference model. International Journal of Integrated Supply Management 2020, 13, 74 .
AMA StyleJulian Müller, Hendrik S. Birkel. Contributions of Industry 4.0 to lean management within the supply chain operations reference model. International Journal of Integrated Supply Management. 2020; 13 (1):74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian Müller; Hendrik S. Birkel. 2020. "Contributions of Industry 4.0 to lean management within the supply chain operations reference model." International Journal of Integrated Supply Management 13, no. 1: 74.
Industry 4.0 and sustainability are trending topics in the industry and scientific research. However, there is currently no comparable study, which summarizes the impacts of Industry 4.0 on all three dimensions of the Triple Bottom Line at the same time. This chapter aims to present a comprehensive overview of Industry 4.0 in the context of the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability. For this reason, a systematic literature review is conducted to find out the current state of literature about this topic. The chapter presents a systematic literature review on 64 peer-reviewed journal articles, which have been published between 2014 and 2019. An in-depth analysis of the content as well as an analysis of the empirical methodologies are conducted. To structure the existing knowledge, a framework is developed, and the findings are categorized into ecological and social aspects. On this basis the content is evaluated to discuss key findings and relating interdependencies.
Julian M. Müller. Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability. Customer Satisfaction and Sustainability Initiatives in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2020, 1 -20.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller. Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability. Customer Satisfaction and Sustainability Initiatives in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 2020; ():1-20.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller. 2020. "Industry 4.0 in the Context of the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability." Customer Satisfaction and Sustainability Initiatives in the Fourth Industrial Revolution , no. : 1-20.
Industry 4.0 aims to generate not only economic, but also ecological and social benefits. So far, the majority of scientific papers has dealt with technological foundations or showcases within the concept, whereas economic, and especially ecological and social aspects have been considered less, but are of high importance, as particularly social concerns hamper Industry 4.0 implementation. This includes, among other factors, workers’ fears to be replaced by machines, especially relating to low shilled jobs or repetitive tasks. Further, distrust in new technologies or lacking skills of employees can be named. This paper aims to contribute to this topic by interviewing 41representatives of a German manufacturing plant in order to identify concerns hampering Industry 4.0 implementation. The paper presents concerns regarding Industry 4.0 implementation and several reasons behind the barriers named, for instance employee acceptance that mostly relating to fears to be replaced, lacking support and lacking competencies.
Julian M. Müller. Assessing the barriers to Industry 4.0 implementation from a workers’ perspective. IFAC-PapersOnLine 2019, 52, 2189 -2194.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller. Assessing the barriers to Industry 4.0 implementation from a workers’ perspective. IFAC-PapersOnLine. 2019; 52 (13):2189-2194.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller. 2019. "Assessing the barriers to Industry 4.0 implementation from a workers’ perspective." IFAC-PapersOnLine 52, no. 13: 2189-2194.
Industry 4.0 is a concept for future industrial value creation, aiming to generate economic, ecological and social benefits, relating to the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability. This shall be achieved through horizontal and vertical interconnection on the basis of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things. So far, the majority of scientific papers has dealt with technological foundations or showcases within the concept, whereas economic, ecological and social aspects have been considered less. In particular, the exact potentials of Industry 4.0 remain opaque in industrial application. The paper aims to contribute to this research gap by identifying potentials related to quality management achieved through Industry 4.0. Therefore, 204 manufacturing plants worldwide of a German industrial company are investigated through a quantitative survey. Potentials associated to quality management are assessed, applying the SCOR model. On this basis, the paper can highlight to which potentials Industry 4.0 so far contributes.
Julian M. Müller. Contributions of Industry 4.0 to quality management - A SCOR perspective. IFAC-PapersOnLine 2019, 52, 1236 -1241.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller. Contributions of Industry 4.0 to quality management - A SCOR perspective. IFAC-PapersOnLine. 2019; 52 (13):1236-1241.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller. 2019. "Contributions of Industry 4.0 to quality management - A SCOR perspective." IFAC-PapersOnLine 52, no. 13: 1236-1241.
Purpose Industry 4.0 is expected to significantly transform industrial value creation. However, research on business models affected through Industry 4.0, and on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), remains scarce. In response, the purpose of this paper is to address both aspects, further elaborating on the role that SMEs can take toward Industry 4.0 as provider or user. Design/methodology/approach The paper used an exploratory research design based on 43 in-depth expert interviews within the three most important German industry sectors, mechanical and plant engineering, electrical engineering and automotive suppliers. Interviews were conducted with leading personnel of the respective enterprises, including 22 CEOs. They assign business model implications through Industry 4.0, referring to the Business Model Canvas, while the paper delineates between Industry 4.0 providers and users. Findings The paper finds that key resources and value proposition are among the most affected elements of the business model, whereas channels are the least affected. Furthermore, distinct characteristics between Industry 4.0 providers and users can be delineated. In general, Industry 4.0 providers’ business models are significantly more affected than users, except for key partners and customer relationships. Research limitations/implications Industry 4.0 remains at its early stages of implementation. As a result, many interviewees’ answers remain at a rather general level. Practical implications Strategies for the further alignment of the business models are provided for Industry 4.0 providers and users. Originality/value The paper is among the few that investigate Industry 4.0 in the context of SMEs and business models.
Julian Marius Müller. Business model innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 2019, 30, 1127 -1142.
AMA StyleJulian Marius Müller. Business model innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 2019; 30 (8):1127-1142.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian Marius Müller. 2019. "Business model innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 30, no. 8: 1127-1142.
Sm Mizanur Rahman; Nicolas Perry; Julian M. Müller; Junbeum Kim; Bertrand Laratte. End-of-Life in industry 4.0: Ignored as before? Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2019, 154, 104539 .
AMA StyleSm Mizanur Rahman, Nicolas Perry, Julian M. Müller, Junbeum Kim, Bertrand Laratte. End-of-Life in industry 4.0: Ignored as before? Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2019; 154 ():104539.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSm Mizanur Rahman; Nicolas Perry; Julian M. Müller; Junbeum Kim; Bertrand Laratte. 2019. "End-of-Life in industry 4.0: Ignored as before?" Resources, Conservation and Recycling 154, no. : 104539.
Battery technologies represent a highly relevant field that is undergoing conversions in the context of, for instance, battery electric vehicles or stationary power storage for renewable energies. Currently, lithium-ion batteries represent the predominant technology that has, however, a considerable environmental impact that could hinder the emergence of sustainable energy systems. Driven by these conversions, several authors claim that potentially disruptive technologies could occur. The concept of disruptive innovation has been highly regarded in research and practice, but has only been successfully regarded from an ex-post perspective. However, without the possibility to establish ex-ante predictions of disruptive innovation, several authors disregard the concept of having significant relevance for practice. In response to this research gap, the present paper attempts to establish an ex-ante prediction of potential disruptive innovation. The method is based on the disruption hazard model by Sood and Tellis, testing seven hypotheses regarding a potential disruption hazard of redox-flow batteries towards lithium-ion batteries. The paper finds that redox-flow batteries could represent a disruptive technology, but this evaluation is limited to an expert evaluation. The authors discuss this finding, as the technical characteristics of redox-flow batteries support its role as a potential disruptive innovation, concluding with implications, limitations as well as suggestions for future research.
Julian Marius Müller; Raphael Kunderer. Ex-Ante Prediction of Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Battery Technologies. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5229 .
AMA StyleJulian Marius Müller, Raphael Kunderer. Ex-Ante Prediction of Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Battery Technologies. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (19):5229.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian Marius Müller; Raphael Kunderer. 2019. "Ex-Ante Prediction of Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Battery Technologies." Sustainability 11, no. 19: 5229.
Purpose Industry 4.0 is assumed to yield extensive industry-spanning opportunities. However, exploiting these opportunities requires a targeted implementation of Industry 4.0. The purpose of this paper is to generate a deeper understanding of relevant implementation action. Existing recommendations are mostly general, highly aggregated and difficult to grasp. Yet, specific and concrete actions that need to be taken to accelerate the realization of Industry 4.0 are essential. Design/methodology/approach The article uses 13 semi-structured in-depth expert interviews as the source of empirical data. The interviews were conducted with managers from Industry 4.0-experienced German manufacturing companies. All interviews are analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings The study reveals relevant and targeted aspects for Industry 4.0 implementation: the development of Industry 4.0-specific know-how, securing financial resources, integrating employees into the implementation process and establishing an open-minded and flexible corporate culture. Further aspects include comprehensive planning processes, cooperation with external partners, proper handling of data interfaces, interdisciplinary communication, an adaptable organizational structure and data security. Research limitations/implications The paper is limited to German manufacturing enterprises and should be transferred to other industries and countries. Practical implications The study supports managers to effectively implement Industry 4.0 within their organizations and consequently benefit from Industry 4.0 and derives recommendations for future research. Originality/value The paper is among the first to give specific and concrete examples for lessons learned from Industry 4.0 implementation, directly obtained from industrial application.
Johannes W. Veile; Daniel Kiel; Julian Marius Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. Lessons learned from Industry 4.0 implementation in the German manufacturing industry. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 2019, 31, 977 -997.
AMA StyleJohannes W. Veile, Daniel Kiel, Julian Marius Müller, Kai-Ingo Voigt. Lessons learned from Industry 4.0 implementation in the German manufacturing industry. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 2019; 31 (5):977-997.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes W. Veile; Daniel Kiel; Julian Marius Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2019. "Lessons learned from Industry 4.0 implementation in the German manufacturing industry." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 31, no. 5: 977-997.
The automotive industry today faces three major transitions: the emergence of autonomous driving, electric powertrain replacing the internal combustion engine, and changes in possession of automobiles, e.g., increased usage of car sharing. As all three transitions are fostered by technologies that drive digital transformation of automobiles, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by Davis represents the underlying research model of this paper. Hypotheses are developed and tested for a sample of 1177 participants using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Group differences are investigated for three markets: Europe, North America, and China. The paper confirms the underlying assumptions of the Technology Acceptance Model in the context of automobiles. Further, it illustrates influential societal norms and individual experiences for technology acceptance. In addition, compound effects for technology acceptance are found, e.g., the perceived enjoyment of electric driving affects the acceptance of autonomous driving and car possession behavior. The novel approach to integrate three different technologies within the Technology Acceptance Model requires unifying items to a level which makes them comparable, limiting the results for each individual technology. For practice, automotive manufacturers obtain advice on how to foster technology acceptance. For society, the paper uncovers the role of societal norms for technology acceptance in the context of automobiles. Policy makers can obtain insights on how to successfully increase technology acceptance, e.g., for environmental purposes. Conclusively, the paper applies the Technology Acceptance Model for three developments in the context of automobiles, thereby extending current research using the Technology Acceptance Model.
Julian M. Müller. Comparing Technology Acceptance for Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles, and Car Sharing—A Study across Europe, China, and North America. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4333 .
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller. Comparing Technology Acceptance for Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles, and Car Sharing—A Study across Europe, China, and North America. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (16):4333.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller. 2019. "Comparing Technology Acceptance for Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles, and Car Sharing—A Study across Europe, China, and North America." Sustainability 11, no. 16: 4333.
Digital platforms are expected to have the potential for a multitude of purposes forindustrial enterprises, for instance when integrated within the concept of Industry 4.0. Despite itsrelevance for industrial value creation, little research on platforms in the industrial context hasbeen undertaken so far. Owing to the lack of research in this field, the paper aims to investigate thepotentials and challenges of digital platforms in order to generate an understanding of theantecedents to the use of digital platforms by established manufacturers. In thequalitative-exploratory study, the paper uses a qualitative empirical research approach, relying onin-depth expert interviews. The sample comprises interviews with managers of 102 German andAustrian industrial enterprises from several industrial sectors. All of the enterprises regarded havepractical experiences with digital platforms. The results show that the main potentials of digitalplatforms are reducing transaction costs, combining strengths of enterprises, and realizingeconomies of scale as well as economies of scope. Yet, digital platforms bring challenges, such as alack of trust, competitive thinking, high coordination efforts, and loss of confidential information.The paper further distinguishes between various industry sectors revealing interesting differences.Based on the results, the paper indicates possibilities for future research and provides corporatepractice with implications.
Julian Marius Müller. Antecedents to Digital Platform Usage in Industry 4.0 by Established Manufacturers. Sustainability 2019, 11, 1121 .
AMA StyleJulian Marius Müller. Antecedents to Digital Platform Usage in Industry 4.0 by Established Manufacturers. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (4):1121.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian Marius Müller. 2019. "Antecedents to Digital Platform Usage in Industry 4.0 by Established Manufacturers." Sustainability 11, no. 4: 1121.
The concept of “Industry 4.0” is expected to bring a multitude of benefits for industrial value creation. However, the associated risks hamper its implementation and lack a comprehensive overview. In response, the paper proposes a framework of risks in the context of Industry 4.0 that is related to the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability. The framework is developed from a literature review, as well as from 14 in-depth expert interviews. With respect to economic risks, the risks that are associated with high or false investments are outlined, as well as the threatened business models and increased competition from new market entrants. From an ecological perspective, the increased waste and energy consumption, as well as possible ecological risks related to the concept “lot size one”, are described. From a social perspective, the job losses, risks associated with organizational transformation, and employee requalification, as well as internal resistance, are among the aspects that are considered. Additionally, risks can be associated with technical risks, e.g., technical integration, information technology (IT)-related risks such as data security, and legal and political risks, such as for instance unsolved legal clarity in terms of data possession. Conclusively, the paper discusses the framework with the extant literature, proposes managerial and theoretical implications, and suggests avenues for future research.
Hendrik S. Birkel; Johannes W. Veile; Julian M. Müller; Evi Hartmann; Kai-Ingo Voigt. Development of a Risk Framework for Industry 4.0 in the Context of Sustainability for Established Manufacturers. Sustainability 2019, 11, 384 .
AMA StyleHendrik S. Birkel, Johannes W. Veile, Julian M. Müller, Evi Hartmann, Kai-Ingo Voigt. Development of a Risk Framework for Industry 4.0 in the Context of Sustainability for Established Manufacturers. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (2):384.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHendrik S. Birkel; Johannes W. Veile; Julian M. Müller; Evi Hartmann; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2019. "Development of a Risk Framework for Industry 4.0 in the Context of Sustainability for Established Manufacturers." Sustainability 11, no. 2: 384.
The article investigates the role of business model innovation by Industry 4.0 solution providers and their impact on process innovation of their customers. Industry 4.0 solution providers are hereby seen as the enablers and providers of Industry 4.0 technologies, which provide access to several potentials of Industry 4.0 technologies to their customers. In particular, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide solutions that are based on Industry 4.0 technologies for their customers are investigated, which in turn can improve and innovate their own processes. Frist, the article presents an overview of the current state of research and a brief theoretical background. Second, the article bases its findings on an empirical study of 111 Industry 4.0 providers from Germany that are SMEs. Analyzing the results of questionnaires, correlations between Industry 4.0 solutions and two perspectives are examined: benefits for the solution providers and benefits for process improvements and innovations of the customers. Subsequently, the article discusses these findings, closing the article with both managerial and research implications.
Julian Marius Müller; Simon Däschle. Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation. Processes 2018, 6, 260 .
AMA StyleJulian Marius Müller, Simon Däschle. Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation. Processes. 2018; 6 (12):260.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian Marius Müller; Simon Däschle. 2018. "Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation." Processes 6, no. 12: 260.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) confronts industrial manufactures with economic, ecological, as well as social benefits and challenges, referring to the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability. So far, research has mainly investigated its dimensions in isolation or economic aspects have not been compared with ecological and social perspectives. Further, research misses studies that are devoted to the special characteristics and requirements of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to contribute to close this research gap, providing a research context that encompasses all three dimensions of sustainability. The results are based on data obtained from 329 SMEs, 222 in Germany and 107 in China, therefore allowing for a comparison of the concepts “Industrie 4.0” and “Made in China 2025” in the context of SMEs. In general, German SMEs expect a lower impact through “Industrie 4.0”, perceiving the concept as more beneficial for larger enterprises. We further find that Chinese SMEs foremost see social benefits. Challenges whilst introducing “Industrie 4.0”by German SMEs as well as several frame conditions are perceived more relevant than for “Made in China 2025”, as seen by Chinese SMEs. The paper closes with implications for research and practice based on these findings.
Julian M. Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. Sustainable Industrial Value Creation in SMEs: A Comparison between Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology 2018, 5, 659 -670.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller, Kai-Ingo Voigt. Sustainable Industrial Value Creation in SMEs: A Comparison between Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology. 2018; 5 (5):659-670.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2018. "Sustainable Industrial Value Creation in SMEs: A Comparison between Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025." International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology 5, no. 5: 659-670.
By employing Cyber-Physical-Systems and real-time interconnection in industrial value creation, the term Industry 4.0 expresses expectations towards a fourth industrial revolution. Current research in context of Industry 4.0 mainly focuses on production itself or on production-related logistics processes. However, interconnection across the entire supply chain is required to successfully obtain the potentials predicted for Industry 4.0 Still, supply chain management been scarcely investigated by current research in contrast to solutions based on Industry 4.0 in production. Therefore, this paper attempts to address the topic of supply chain management in context of Industry 4.0. We employ a case study design of a German Engineer-to-Order industrial enterprise and its five logistics partners, which together composes an entire supply chain, finding challenges, potentials and recommendations for Industry 4.0 integration.
Julian M. Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chains in Engineer-to-Order Industries - An Exploratory Case Study. IFAC-PapersOnLine 2018, 51, 122 -127.
AMA StyleJulian M. Müller, Kai-Ingo Voigt. The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chains in Engineer-to-Order Industries - An Exploratory Case Study. IFAC-PapersOnLine. 2018; 51 (11):122-127.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJulian M. Müller; Kai-Ingo Voigt. 2018. "The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chains in Engineer-to-Order Industries - An Exploratory Case Study." IFAC-PapersOnLine 51, no. 11: 122-127.
Industrie 4.0 soll zahlreiche Potenziale für die industrielle Wertschöpfung bieten, die vor allem kurz- bis mittelfristig jedoch durch Risiken in der Umsetzung begleitet werden. Dabei finden sich derzeit in der Forschung nur wenige Untersuchungen zu den Risikodimensionen von Industrie 4.0, denen allesamt ein ganzheitlicher Überblick fehlt. Auf Basis dieser Forschungslücke nutzt dieser Beitrag die Triple Bottom Line der Nachhaltigkeit, um Risiken in deren Dimensionen Ökonomie, Ökologie und Soziales zu analysieren. Dabei werden insbesondere kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) untersucht, da diese bislang vergleichsweise wenig Aufmerksamkeit im Rahmen von Industrie 4.0 erfahren haben. Basierend auf sechs Experteninterviews werden ökonomische, ökologische, soziale sowie weitere Risiken im Kontext von Industrie 4.0 für KMU analysiert. Aus den Ergebnissen werden Implikationen für die Praxis abgeleitet sowie Ansätze für weitere Untersuchungen aufgezeigt.
Kai-Ingo Voigt; Julian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile; Wolfgang Becker; Meike Stradtmann. Industrie 4.0 – Risiken für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen. Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt 2018, 517 -538.
AMA StyleKai-Ingo Voigt, Julian M. Müller, Johannes W. Veile, Wolfgang Becker, Meike Stradtmann. Industrie 4.0 – Risiken für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen. Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt. 2018; ():517-538.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKai-Ingo Voigt; Julian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile; Wolfgang Becker; Meike Stradtmann. 2018. "Industrie 4.0 – Risiken für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen." Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt , no. : 517-538.
Industrie 4.0 ist derzeit sowohl in der Praxis, als auch in der Forschung ein viel diskutierter Begriff. Im Bereich der Forschung wird bislang jedoch primär die technische Umsetzung hinsichtlich Chancen und Risiken von Industrie 4.0 für Unternehmen des verarbeitenden Gewerbes betrachtet. Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden ökonomische Risiken aufgezeigt, denen bislang vergleichsweise wenig Beachtung zuteil wurde. Zwar werden forschungsseitig bereits immenser Investitionsbedarf sowie Unsicherheiten hinsichtlich der Profitabilität als risikobehaftete ökonomische Aspekte im Kontext von Industrie 4.0 genannt, allerdings bleibt zu vermuten, dass die reine Restriktion auf ebendiese Risiken zu kurz greift. Diesem Gedanken folgend, eruiert dieser Beitrag speziell die durch Industrie 4.0 evozierten ökonomischen Risiken für deutsche Industrieunternehmen. Hieraus ergibt sich eine wesentlich holistischere Betrachtung auf die derzeitige ökonomische Risikolandschaft.
Wolfgang Becker; Meike Stradtmann; Tim Botzkowski; Laura Böttler; Kai-Ingo Voigt; Julian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile. Ökonomische Risiken von Industrie 4.0. Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt 2018, 493 -515.
AMA StyleWolfgang Becker, Meike Stradtmann, Tim Botzkowski, Laura Böttler, Kai-Ingo Voigt, Julian M. Müller, Johannes W. Veile. Ökonomische Risiken von Industrie 4.0. Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt. 2018; ():493-515.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWolfgang Becker; Meike Stradtmann; Tim Botzkowski; Laura Böttler; Kai-Ingo Voigt; Julian M. Müller; Johannes W. Veile. 2018. "Ökonomische Risiken von Industrie 4.0." Geschäftsmodelle in der digitalen Welt , no. : 493-515.